Job description

*This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University within the last few years OR

• Bachelor's degree from any university in any major within 2 years of graduation AND graduated from one of our partner high schools listed: Alanson, Pellston, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Carson City Crystal, Central Montcalm, Detroit Leadership Academy, Fremont, Greenville, Hesperia, Holton, Kearsley, Memphis, Oakridge, Romulus, Vestaburg, Montabella, Waverly, & White Cloud High Schools*

This position is housed at the open high school placements below.

Position Summary
Michigan State University College Advising Corps (MSUCAC), in close partnership with the national College Advising Corps (CAC) and the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), is seeking to help more Michigan students pursue post-secondary education/certification.

Recent Michigan State University graduates will serve as AmeriCorps members in selected public high schools across Michigan, particularly those that are located in communities with underrepresented groups, low socio-economic status and low adult educational attainment rates. In conjunction with school professionals, MSUCAC AmeriCorps members will serve as College Advisers and support students as they make the transition from high school to a post-secondary institution. Advisers serve full time and focus on low-income, first generation students, mentoring these students through the complex and costly steps toward college enrollment. Advisers will provide students and their families with relevant information regarding the benefits of a post-secondary education, preparing for college attendance, and the admission and financial aid processes.

Together-We-Will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Placement

The Adviser must serve on-site, in-person at the designated host site during school hours:

• West Michigan: Mason County Central/Mason County Eastern High Schools(shared school placement)

Commitment
Advisers will commit to complete half-time (850) required service hours from hire-date through June 16, 2023, in their schools to receive post-service benefits. To be fully enmeshed in the fabric of the local communities, Advisers are expected to live in the community in which they are assigned. Upon successful completion of the first term of service, Advisers may choose to commit to an additional school year of service with the MSUCAC.

Primary Responsibilities
Interacting on a daily basis with high school students and/or families in the assigned high school to provide relevant information about the postsecondary education experience and the college admission/financial aid processes:

• Encourage each student to consider a broad range of appropriate college choices
• Develop for each student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid
• Help each student complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications
• Assist each student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid
• Provide information regarding high school course selection, test taking skills, and basic financial planning to help ensure students are college ready
• Organize group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities
• Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer services and emphasize the necessity of post-secondary study
• Collaborate with local community groups—particularly Local College Access Networks (LCANs)—to provide college access services outside school setting and hours
• Host regular workshops for the families of students to discuss topics relevant to college preparation
• Establish productive professional relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in assigned high school as well as other community based college access representatives
• Assess, in consultation with MCAN, and the community's Local College Access Network, the particular assets and needs of assigned school, and adapt programs and activities to fill gaps, reinforce existing activities, and avoid duplication
• Actively seek the advice and counsel of the on-site supervisor at assigned high school
• Assist in the assessment and promotion of the program
• Assist MSUCAC, MCAN, and the NCAC evaluation staff to identify, collect, and interpret key progress and outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of the Michigan State University College Advising Corps
• Submit regular progress reports to the MSUCAC documenting progress and outcome data
• Represent the Michigan State University College Advising Corps, as requested by program staff, to promote the program and the service being done in the schools
• Maintain regular professional communication with school staff and MSUCAC staff
• Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising
• Participate in required training
• Participate fully in monthly professional development coordinated by MSUCAC supervisors, in consultation with your supervisors, seek out and participate in other opportunities for professional development

Compensation

• $30,000 Service stipend * prorated as per start-date
• $6,345 Eli Segal Education award (upon completion of service) *prorated as per start-date
• Total compensation = $36,345 *see proration stipulation above
• Health, dental, and vision insurance is provided (approx. $400/month value)
• Member Assistance Program with 24/7 mental health support

Eligibility

• Applicants for this position cannot require sponsorship as part of their employment agreement.
• Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in any major and within 2 years of graduation.
• Bachelor's degree from any university in any major within 2 years of graduation AND graduated from one of our partner high schools listed: Alanson, Pellston, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Carson City Crystal, Central Montcalm, Detroit Leadership Academy, Fremont, Greenville, Hesperia, Holton, Kearsley, Memphis, Oakridge, Romulus, Vestaburg, Montabella, Waverly, & White Cloud High Schools
• Proven ability to connect effectively with students, faculty, and staff, including those from diverse backgrounds.
• Previous experience demonstrating strong leadership abilities, influencing others in a positive manner while achieving goals, and effectively communicating ideas and generating support for ideas.

Desired

• Ability to accomplish duties independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects; strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate program development and management experience
• Willingness to handle complex and detail-oriented responsibilities
• Team-oriented towards program design, implementation, and evaluation
• High energy, creativity, ability to assume responsibility; take initiative and develop new programs
• Successfully pass background screening as required by MSUCAC and the assigned school district

Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter

MSUCAC Questions

Please include the following information:

• Expected college graduation date
• College major
• College GPA
• High school attended
• Contact information for at least 3 people who will serve as references.

We also require that you submit answers to the following questions (totaling 3 pages or less):

Why are you interested in serving as an adviser with the MSUCAC?
What will make you an effective adviser for secondary students?
How do you believe this experience will benefit you both personally and professionally?
If you are NOT a Michigan State University 2019-2022 Alumni, then which partner high-school indicated here, did you graduate from?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,400.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Together-We-Will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree from Michigan State University OR have graduated from any of our partner schools as listed in the position description?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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